| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, Bigelow Mountain - South Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Firewardens Trail, Appalachian Trail, Horns Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Road has significantly improved since November. Plenty of room for cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There has been some amazing work on blowdowns. Thank you to the amazing trail crews. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one very happy puppy. |
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 | Bugs: |
At trailhead and they are vicious. |
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 | Comments: |
Let me just announce my disdain for the Firewardens Trail. Maybe it was the pack, maybe it was the never ending stairs. Other than that, it was a fantastic, yet bittersweet trip. Stayed on an awesome platform at Avery Col. You need a scoop for the water at the campsite, but it is more than what is available at the site on the AT. Did an early ascent up Avery for #66. Was greeted by clear blue skies and under cast. After packing up, I ascended West Peak with Ilse and Scott. They gave me the royal treatment for #67. We completed the loop through Horns Pond. You would do much better with a water scoop here as well. I am so sad that this journey is over. I am eternally grateful to Ilse and Scott for making this such an amazing ending. Already planning a trip back. I love Maine so much. |
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 | Name: |
Karen |
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 | E-Mail: |
Ms.washington7@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-08-22 |
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 | Link: |
 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zs8MacszLfSTUhSNA |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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